German word

Erzbistum

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈeːɐ̯t͡sˌbɪstuːm/

Meaning

  • neuter nounarchdiocese

Example

In Europa gibt es mehrere Erzbistümer.

There are several archdioceses in Europe.

Illustration for Erzbistum (archdiocese)

More examples

Der Erzbischof des Erzbistums hielt eine wichtige Rede zur regionalen Zusammenarbeit.

The archbishop of the archdiocese gave an important speech on regional cooperation.

Core concept

A larger church territory centered on an archbishop's seat and containing several smaller bishoprics.

Common phrases

  • der Erzbischof des Erzbistums

    the archbishop of the archdiocese

  • in einem Erzbistum stationiert sein

    be stationed in an archdiocese

Similar words

Bistum: A church district overseen by one bishop.
Erzbischof: A senior bishop who leads an ecclesiastical province.
Erzdiözese: A broad church district usually governed by an archbishop.

Definition in German

ein kirchliches Gebiet, das von einem Erzbischof geleitet wird und mehrere Bistümer umfassen kann.

Word origin

Erzbistum combines Erz-, from Greek archē through Latin archi- for a chief rank, with Bistum, a formation from Bischof and -tum.

Usage tips

  • Erzbistum is neuter, and its plural is Erzbistümer, with the umlaut marking the change from the singular.

Related words

  • Erzbistumsstrukturarchdiocesan structurenoun
  • Erzbistumsgebietterritory of the archdiocesenoun

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